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  1. Well, probably as most readers predicted, the...

    Well, probably as most readers predicted, the "Minor Refurbishment" project has grown.

    Internal inspections shows problems with the high speed dog clutch:
    - the dogs barely engage,
    - the gear...
  2. Jordan, That is a wonderful gesture, I will...

    Jordan,
    That is a wonderful gesture, I will contact you soon on how we can organize something.

    I am starting to sort out how to clean the shaper components.
    The gears are lubricated with grease,...
  3. The ram is off. I removed the slide adjustment...

    The ram is off.

    I removed the slide adjustment cam from the bull gear.
    This freed the stroke arm so that it could travel to much further to the back, allowing a wriggled removal of the ram.
    Then...
  4. Thanks Steve, I will send a PM. John.

    Thanks Steve,
    I will send a PM.
    John.
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    Got a Hercus 80 T idler gear at Mick Moyles....

    Got a Hercus 80 T idler gear at Mick Moyles.
    This selected on basis it had the extended shoulder and oiling holes showing it was meant to rotate on a shaft.
    Although a bit rusty, it had good teeth....
  6. Thanks Dave, Where can I find the pdf Douglas...

    Thanks Dave,
    Where can I find the pdf Douglas Manual ?

    A review tonight with a friend brought to light the possibility that there is a part missing in the Ram.

    There is no clamp reaction block...
  7. Cute Little Shaper - Minor Refurbishment

    I described this shaper on 20Sep20 in Metalworking General.

    The link is:
    https://metalworkforums.com/f65/t205656-cute-little-shaper?highlight=cute+shaper

    A recent shaper in Facebook...
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    Searching shows that the door not closing on the...

    Searching shows that the door not closing on the 127 gear was a recognized problem on South Bend lathes !

    As I intend selling this lathe in the New Year, I am not inclined to do anything drastic....
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    Thanks Michael for the comments. At the rate the...

    Thanks Michael for the comments.
    At the rate the bearings pass the ISO 68 oil, I don't think I need anything thinner.
    Your comments on the shims noted.

    Lathe is shaking down nicely.
    But now I...
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    Nigel, Thanks, I wasn't aware of that style of...

    Nigel,
    Thanks, I wasn't aware of that style of gizmo, a neat portable version of my WiFi extender.

    John.
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    Got the belt on, and ran the spindle...

    Got the belt on, and ran the spindle progressively up to max speed.
    Then multiple runs at max speed for progressively longer periods.
    Last run was 60 minutes in 23 degrees ambient.
    The bearings...
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    First possibility resolved. A friend gave me a...

    First possibility resolved.

    A friend gave me a Netgear WiFi extender that is plugged into a mains outlet, has good antennae and an ethernet port.
    The workshop desktop computer with Ubuntu can be...
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    BaronJ, Thanks for the kind offer, but my days...

    BaronJ,
    Thanks for the kind offer, but my days of soldering the likes if DB25 are long gone.

    The solution will be screw terminals, crimps or soldering to a PCB adapter card.

    I have the...
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    Workshop Internet - Linux Computer

    I need to get internet in the workshop.

    Just retired my workshop laptop, acquired a fairly modern desktop that does not have WiFi, and installed Ubuntu 22.04.3.
    Tested first with Ubuntu Mate and...
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    I searched the Altronics on-line catalog. Plenty...

    I searched the Altronics on-line catalog.
    Plenty of options for screw terminal plug, but all the sockets are some sort of PCB mount.

    I have screw terminal disconnect style terminal strips, that...
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    NSW Sold.

    Sold.
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    NSW Terry, Sent you a PM. John.

    Terry,
    Sent you a PM.
    John.
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    NSW Fixed Steady - Hercus Adapter

    The photos show a steady that I used on my Sheraton 9A years ago.
    The steady is posed against a centre in the spindle, and against a genuine Hercus/Sheraton steady.

    It is not a Hercus steady,...
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    Comments are making me re-think this, thanks. ...

    Comments are making me re-think this, thanks.

    The unit has 21 connections plus ground, so it would have to be a DB25 style connection.
    The Amazon version is more than $60.

    I am thinking that a...
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    Manual Pulse Generator - Plug/Socket

    The photo shows the newly acquired MPG, resplendent with bare wire ends.
    Destined for my CNC turret mill.

    Just looking to see what others have used for a plug/socket connection to the mill...
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    Thanks Darryn for the belt, I will put it to good...

    Thanks Darryn for the belt, I will put it to good use.

    Photo shows the very rough setup to run the bearings.
    Running at about 200 RPM.
    The DC motor is 300 W, 440 RPM at 24 Vdc.

    Start...
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    VIC DSEL74, congratulations. This shaper appears...

    DSEL74, congratulations.

    This shaper appears to be very similar to the "Cute Little Shaper" that I described some time ago on the Forum, you can search for it.
    Mine is in slightly poorer...
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    My Lubuntu 22.04 LTS uses Firefox 118.02. I...

    My Lubuntu 22.04 LTS uses Firefox 118.02.

    I had a hint of the problem recently when my system would no longer browse for a file in another application.
    One suggestion was to install a missing...
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    This is photo directly copied into the message:...

    This is photo directly copied into the message:...
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    Hercus Collet Thread Engagement

    I am currently getting my Sheraton 9A back into use (see thread "Sheraton 9A 1167".

    Included in the package is a collet collection that was never sorted-out when the lathe was previously...
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    BC, I saw that on a FaceBook page, looks...

    BC,

    I saw that on a FaceBook page, looks great.

    What the Model Engineering hobby needs desperately is a Calendar of Events.
    I tried to get something going with AALS, but they were not...
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    I saw today on a US Facebook page an item for...

    I saw today on a US Facebook page an item for sale where the seller specifically requested an additional 3% if paid via PayPal.

    I remember a few years back PayPal were suggesting they would become...
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    PayPal Small Payments

    Had reason recently to pay a small amount (< $50) to one of the Forum Members.

    First try was PayPal to the Member's mobile.
    Bankcharge was over 3% of the value.
    Then, Paypal converted to USD for...
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    Got past the attachment problem and here at last,...

    Got past the attachment problem and here at last, are the photos

    403867403868403869403870

    The cubicles are a bit crowded.
    If I have to do anything major in future, I will build a new...
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    I thought I should provide an update. The mill...

    I thought I should provide an update.

    The mill has been running for some time now without any problems.
    In regular use and no failures.

    A background problem is the LinuxCNC error message at...
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    Darryn, Thanks for the kind offer, I will PM...

    Darryn,
    Thanks for the kind offer, I will PM you.

    Assembly is progressing with the spindle assembly a very nice fit in the headstock.
    I am using ISO 68 for lubrication.

    But, before I attempt...
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    The July lunch was at a group member's house with...

    The July lunch was at a group member's house with a good roll-up.
    The host's endeavours in his modest workshop were astounding.

    We meet again at the Henry Lawson Club, Werrington, this Tuesday...
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    I have a metric M250 and it is a good lathe (but...

    I have a metric M250 and it is a good lathe (but not as good as the previous generations).

    BUT, mine has dual-read dials with imperial screws.
    It appears Harrison never made dual-read dials with...
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    Thanks for all the comments - all good,...

    Thanks for all the comments - all good, especially familyguy for addressing the subject.

    A MPG is on the TODO List.
    Something simple like that contributed by Sterob, I assume an ebay purchase.
    I...
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    Hand Feeding Ball Screws

    My Kondia CNC rebuild with new controls has been commissioned and a few jobs done with MDI inputs.
    I will provide photos and other details in the appropriate thread 'soon'.

    Background:
    - the...
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    pipeclay and Bigcam, Thanks for the details...

    pipeclay and Bigcam,

    Thanks for the details and confirmation, you can see how long it is since I considered belt details.

    A special invitation for you to come to lunch next Tuesday.

    John.
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    The June lunch will be this coming Tuesday,...

    The June lunch will be this coming Tuesday, 13Jun23, at the Henry Lawson Club Werrington.

    Anytime from 1100 h, and we normally order food at about 1230 h.
    I normally arrive at 1130 h and sit with...
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    Bigcam, Thanks for the belt type, but I cannot...

    Bigcam,

    Thanks for the belt type, but I cannot read the lengths in the photo.
    Could you please check the lengths for me ?

    It has been 10 years since I dismantled the lathe, so everything is...
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    Progress. Cleared-out a lot of rubbish from...

    Progress.

    Cleared-out a lot of rubbish from the workshop, had a 12 mm ply ceiling installed, and the stripped-down Sheraton bed/stand moved to the roller door.
    Now comes the re-assembly.
    The...
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    The February lunch will be this Tuesday, the...

    The February lunch will be this Tuesday, the 14th, at the Henry Lawson Club Werrington.
    I am looking forward to the pint of Guinness I promise myself each lunch date.
    I believe we will see more of...
  41. Drilling - Spotting Drills, Centre Drills

    Hi,
    A job today was a difficult start for D 4.2 in aluminium.
    A drill alone wandered a bit.
    Tried a spotting drill D 5 to establish a start point - no problem thereafter.

    The spotting drill was...
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    Ground a little off the side of the inlet valve...

    Ground a little off the side of the inlet valve so that at the limit of its sideways wriggle it just clears the casting recess.

    When originally disassembling, I thought the head bolts were a...
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    Steve, I think you are seeing distortion in my...

    Steve, I think you are seeing distortion in my lousy photo.

    I have tried the valve both ways, and wriggled it side-ways to the limit of the pins.
    The valve swing to the right has the valve edge...
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    Used a Dremel cut-off wheel to square up the...

    Used a Dremel cut-off wheel to square up the screw slot and removed it with a screw-driver.

    Ordered parts from Bunnings, and they duly arrived.
    Outlet valve assembly $11, gasket $4.

    Removed...
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    Added the Forum address in the Firefox Allowed...

    Added the Forum address in the Firefox Allowed Pop-Ups setting.

    Could not upload image.

    The Ubuntu Mate has the Firefox installed in some way, the Lubuntu Firefox is a snap run from a...
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    Purchasing shim stock was in the back of my mind....

    Purchasing shim stock was in the back of my mind.

    One reason is the way the shim is clamped by the yoke.
    The screws are very tight, and may have introduced a torque into the ends of the shim...
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    Tried a second laptop with Ubuntu Mate and...

    Tried a second laptop with Ubuntu Mate and Firefox.

    Uploaded image from a flashdrive OK.

    Hints on the Ubuntu Forum that the latest Lubuntu upgrade has some problems.

    John.
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    Photo shows the broken valve and yoke to be...

    Photo shows the broken valve and yoke to be removed.


    401248

    Used a second laptop with a different version of Linux.
    Will tomorrow contact Bunnings re replacement parts,
    John.
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    Unit is direct drive, model RA-C2550. Got...

    Unit is direct drive, model RA-C2550.

    Got bottom 2/3rd of sandwich off, the top gasket is tight to the head.

    The outlet valve is broken in two places, leaving the middle part loose.

    The...
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    Tried again this morning without success. From...

    Tried again this morning without success.

    From searches, it appears my 169 images should not exceed Forum limits.
    I try to keep image size down to 200 kB, so my usage should be under 40 MB.
    ...
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